Tim
Tilly, just answer your fucking phone so we know you’re alive
Violet
Tilly, I’m really worried, will you just let us know you’resafe, please?
Seren
If you’re in trouble, drop a pin and we’ll find you
Tim
She’s not in the smoking area, anyone heard anything?
Violet
Nothing out front
Seren
Nothing inside
VioleT
I’m going back to The Nightingale to see if she’s gone there. Maybe that chef will have heard from her
Seren
I’ll grab our stuff
Oh, God.My stomach turns at the thought of them spending their night looking for me. I honestly expected them to just get on with their evening and not miss me at all. I type out a quick message to the group, with shaky fingers.
Me
I’m so sorry, guys. I’m okay, I’ll explain everything on Monday
Then I mute the notifications so I don’t have to deal with the fallout until my hangover clears, and move on to Connor’s messages.
Connor
Hey, you having a good night? Don’t forget to message if you need a lift home later
Your friends from work are here, where are you?
Seriously, Til, where are you?
I’m panicking here, Tilly, please answer me?
Matilda?
As soon as you see these messages I need you to call me
I don’t care where you are or what you’re doing, I can come and get you. Just please tell me where you are
“You alright?”
I jump out of my skin at the sound of Rhys’s voice. I’ve been so engrossed in the messages I didn’t even hear him enter the room.
